BSC hosts Humanities Challenge for local high schools

Local high schools were in competition mode Wednesday at Bluefield State College.

Bluefield State College hosted its annual Humanities Challenge for area high schools.

Montcalm, Narrows, Graham, Riverview, Tazewell and Richlands high schools all turned out for the event. And organizers say they hope the annual event encourages students to stay involved in the humanities.

"We hope that they will sustain that enthusiasm that they have for literary works, and also be creative writers, thinkers, and problem-solvers down the road," says Sudhakar Jamkhandi, an english professor at BSC.

Graham HS filled the runner-up spot...and Narrows HS took home the top trophy.

OAK HILL, W.Va. (WVVA) It's no secret that staring at the sun is a bad idea, but it is particularly bad during an eclipse, when on Monday millions of people across the U.S. will be resisting that temptation to look up.

OAK HILL, W.Va. (WVVA) It's no secret that staring at the sun is a bad idea, but it is particularly bad during an eclipse, when on Monday millions of people across the U.S. will be resisting that temptation to look up.

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) In a letter sent out to parents on Wednesday, Raleigh County Superintendent David Price said the schools will be taking extra steps on Monday to ensure student safety during the eclipse.

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) In a letter sent out to parents on Wednesday, Raleigh County Superintendent David Price said the schools will be taking extra steps on Monday to ensure student safety during the eclipse.

This all comes on the heels of Anthem's announcement that they will be reducing the health plans they offer to Virginians in 2018. So what's with the uncertainty, and how does this impact residents of Tazewell County?

This all comes on the heels of Anthem's announcement that they will be reducing the health plans they offer to Virginians in 2018. So what's with the uncertainty, and how does this impact residents of Tazewell County?